Question 1

i have brown freckle like spots on my leg, they have been there a long time its seems though i havent payed attention to how long. but they started on?

Accepted Answer

Can't diagnose: with the available information. It is best that this be visualized for proper assessment. Take care.

Question 2

reddish brown freckle like spots on lower legs/ankles. started out small and has spread over time. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A history needs to be obtained and this needs to be examined to work toward an accurate diagnosis.

Question 3

my friend has these brownish, freckle looking markings around his ankles and is starting to get another similar markings in the back if his leg? it never goes away. what could thus be

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Brown spots: These could just be pigmentation changes from age or sun but some spots come from poor circulation or diabetes. They could be from a fungus as well. Best to get them looked at  to get a diagnosis  and determine if any treatment is necessary.

Question 4

what are possible causes of redish brown freckles like spots on my lower leg and ankles?

Accepted Answer

Stasis dermatitis: This could be small drops f blood in skin. This can come from varicose veins. If however they are of recent onset they could represent a condition called vasculitis which is an allergic reaction to a drug, or possible underlying infection. Either way see a doctor for evaluation. It is difficult to remove the color of changes from varicose veins.

Question 5

i have these brown freckle like spots all o ver my ankle and leg atra?

Accepted Answer

Show it to Dr: Show them to your pcp dr. May be from medications ( calcium channel blockers) or may be from chronic venous stasis. Skin conditions need to be seen by a physician.

Question 6

would melanoma be obviously noticeable after 2/3 years ? for years i have a dark brown mole/freckle (3mm x 2mm) on my upper leg, but unsure if it has gotten bigger or darker. i will get checked, just want advice

Accepted Answer

Melanoma: Surveillance is key in melanoma prevention/ early detection and changes should be promptly noticed and addressed. While some changes may be obvious, such as doubling in size, some other changes may be subtle, such as border irregularities and partial color changes. You are doing the right thing by having it checked.

Question 7

i'm 50yrs old/f. i noticed the appearance of brown spots(like freckles) in my face, arms&legs. is this just a sign of old age or should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

You're old!: Just kidding, but there will be many such skin lesions that appear over time. Many are associated with history of sun exposure. 
Your doc should be checking this yearly.

Question 8

i have a small dark brown almost  freckle/ mole in my inner thigh. i noticed it for the first time in may and it has not changed in appearance, size, shape, texture, or elevation. it is on a spot that if it got any sun it was minimal. ?

Accepted Answer

Be safe: Show it to your family doctor or dermatologist. A mole doesn't need exposure to sunlight to undergo malignant transformation. Better be safe than sorry. Best wishes for good health.

Question 9

cluster of tiny flat spots like freckles under skin on thigh, started reddish and turned light brown. is this cause for concern re skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Spots: It's difficult to state with 100% confidence or accuracy without looking at an individual lesion, however if there is any change in size, color or shape of any lesion especially any new lesion which was not present before, it is important that you visit a dermatologist for further evaluation as it may possibly need a skin biopsy to rule out skin cancer.

Question 10

i have had 2 knee surgeries in my right knee for acl tears and after this second surgery i notice my foot has started swelling a year after surgery as well as developing brown "freckle" like spots?

Accepted Answer

Foot swelling: Is your calf swollen as well?  You may have a deep vein clot.  You should go see the surgeon who did your operation and have him check you out.  May need lower extremity ultrasound.

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I have brown freckle like spots on my leg, they have been there a long time its seems though i havent payed attention to how long. but they started on?

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Reddish brown freckle like spots on lower legs/ankles. started out small and has spread over time. what could this be?

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My friend has these brownish, freckle looking markings around his ankles and is starting to get another similar markings in the back if his leg? it never goes away. what could thus be

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What are possible causes of redish brown freckles like spots on my lower leg and ankles?

A member asked:

I have these brown freckle like spots all o ver my ankle and leg atra?

A member asked:

Would melanoma be obviously noticeable after 2/3 years ? for years i have a dark brown mole/freckle (3mm x 2mm) on my upper leg, but unsure if it has gotten bigger or darker. i will get checked, just want advice

A member asked:

I'm 50yrs old/f. i noticed the appearance of brown spots(like freckles) in my face, arms&legs. is this just a sign of old age or should i be worried?

A member asked:

I have a small dark brown almost freckle/ mole in my inner thigh. i noticed it for the first time in may and it has not changed in appearance, size, shape, texture, or elevation. it is on a spot that if it got any sun it was minimal. ?

A member asked:

Cluster of tiny flat spots like freckles under skin on thigh, started reddish and turned light brown. is this cause for concern re skin cancer?

A member asked:

I have had 2 knee surgeries in my right knee for acl tears and after this second surgery i notice my foot has started swelling a year after surgery as well as developing brown "freckle" like spots?

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